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Hood Lines ? Dirt ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by my.taco, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:38 PM
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    my.taco

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    2023 TRD OffRoad, Lights, skid plate & Side bars.
    yes I know its a white truck so most things will be shown, but no how many times a week / day I wash my truck these lines keep appearing, what is causing it and how can I make them stop ?

    Do i need some kinda deflector ?AIL4fc-wDOIzs1mVbf8v5f_ufxbieL2MhghsG3SB_da28738a5bf8b8a3d2940d6870b6b7a582b2461d.jpg
     
  2. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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    Hogleg918

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    I get them as well, weird as hell.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    Stop washing it, the lines will blend in.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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    Blak Shinobi

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    you can try using a claybar
     
  5. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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    my.taco

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    You made me sad :(. I like a nice clean truck, the inside looks brand new still lol !!
     
  6. Jul 17, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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    it comes off with soap and water and some elbow power but, its annoying !
     
  7. Jul 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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    BOZOJUICE

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    My new 23 has the lines that are almost gummy like ,that I keep wiping and they come back. So I tried a micro fiber towel when drying and they are stubborn on mine but they do erase. Maybe a quick detail spray to aid removal. Guess they may be from covering during shipping process to keep rail dust or weather off paint. Mine are on hood and roof.
     
  8. Jul 17, 2023 at 10:49 PM
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    Cetacean Sensation

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    Looks like your delivery dealer didn't get all the residue from the shipping wrap off. It happens, they come out with a claybar.
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2023 at 2:55 AM
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    skidooboy

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    adhesive from the stone, scratch guard for shipping. adhesive remover, clay bar, then a wax, sealant, ceramic coat. I love Griot's Garage 3 in 1 spray ceramic wax, their ceramic speed shine, and the ceramic soap. Ski
     
  10. Jul 18, 2023 at 3:02 AM
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    ANTupLIFE

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    Don't look at the lines on the roof if these bother you. 165k miles later, I still get them. It has more to do with where air flows.
     
  11. Jul 18, 2023 at 8:18 AM
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    ernscott

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    If you decide to go the Claybar route - finish with Simonize Glass Coat (only sold on Ebay). Very easy to apply, and you will seal the paint. It's a dealer only item, and you can't even get soap to suds up on the truck afterwards. Modern Marvels did a show on the stuff and I really love the results.
     
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